How To Fix W8707 - Internal error occurred during key check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Internal error occurred during key check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8707 - Internal error occurred during key check ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8707 - Internal error occurred during key check
  
  Cause
  The error message W8707 typically occurs during database operations involving key checks, such as when inserting or updating entries in SAP tables. It indicates that an internal inconsistency or unexpected condition was encountered during the validation of primary or foreign keys.
  Common causes include:
  
  Database inconsistencies: The underlying database tables might have corrupted or inconsistent key relationships.
  Custom code or enhancements: User exits, BADIs, or custom programs that manipulate database entries might cause key checks to fail.
  Transport or upgrade issues: Incomplete or faulty transports or upgrades can lead to dictionary inconsistencies.
  Buffer or index problems: SAP table buffers or database indexes might be outdated or corrupted.
  Authorization or locking issues: Sometimes, missing authorizations or locked entries can cause internal errors during key validation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the W8707 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the short dump (ST22):
  
  Look for detailed information about the error in transaction ST22. The dump will provide the exact program, line, and context where the error occurred.
  
  
  Analyze the key check logic:
  
  Identify which table and key are involved. Review the code or standard SAP logic that performs the key check.
  
  
  Database consistency check:
  
  Run database consistency checks for the affected tables using transaction DB02 or database-specific tools. Also, consider running RBDMIDOC or other relevant consistency reports.
  
  
  Rebuild indexes and buffers:  
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check and rebuild indexes for the affected tables.
  Clear table buffers using /nSMLG or program RSBDCOS0.
  
  
  
  Check for transports or upgrade issues:
  
  Verify if recent transports or system upgrades might have caused dictionary inconsistencies. Re-import or correct transports if necessary.
  
  
  Review custom code:
  
  If custom enhancements or user exits are involved, debug the code to ensure key checks are correctly implemented.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W8707. Some known issues might have patches or corrections provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction ST22: Analyze dumps related to W8707.
  Transaction SE14: Database utility for table/index maintenance.
  Transaction DB02: Database performance and consistency checks.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for W8707 or related key check errors.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on database key checks and table maintenance.
  Common SAP Tables: Errors often relate to master data or customizing tables with strict key constraints.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Internal inconsistency during key validation, often due to DB corruption, custom code, or transport issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze dump (ST22), check DB consistency, rebuild indexes (SE14), clear buffers, review custom code, apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related
  ST22, SE14, DB02, SAP Notes, debugging tools, database utilities.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a message with SAP Support including the ST22 dump and system details.